Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017
International Bureau of Education (IBE) - UNESCO
Overview
The incumbent, under the overall authority of the Director of IBE and the direct supervision of Simona Popa, Programme Specialist, Knowledge Creation and Management in Curriculum, Learning and Assessment, will carry out the following tasks and provide support for and assistance with:
- Prospecting research grants, funding opportunities, and fundraising strategies
- Contributing to proposals, reports, and other donor communication
- Setting up IBE international events and publication launches.
Required qualifications
Education
Currently enrolled in a graduate degree, ideally in Public Policy, International Organizations, Fundraising Management, or a related field.
Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrated abilities and interest
- Creative open-minded team player with strong initiative and willingness to learn
- Strong interest in publications and research and in the work of IBE-UNESCO
- Fundraising experience would be an asset.
Languages
Excellent English language skills; knowledge of another.
Please note that online volunteering is unpaid. The volunteer is responsible for all expenses related to online volunteering and must be self-insured through a medical provider.
Deadline: 16 June 2017 (midnight, Geneva time)
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How to apply:
To apply, please send a letter of application and your CV in UNESCO’s preferred format, in English, quoting reference number: (Intern-SP-010617) to the International Bureau of Education (IBE - UNESCO), by email to administration@ibe.unesco.org Application files should reach the IBE before midnight (Geneva time) on 16 June 2017.
Only candidates selected for interview will becontacted.